Neoclassical Furniture: The Enduring Appeal of Classical Elegance
Reading Time: 5 minutes It was the time of the Industrial Revolution. Global trade was expanding. Amidst this, society began to move away from the ornate extravagance of Rococo... Read More
Behind the Hammer: The Story of Giftex’s World of Collectibles December Auction
Reading Time: 6 minutes For a long time, auctions carried an intimidating image. High ceilings, hushed voices, paddle numbers flashing, and price tags that seemed reserved for elite collectors.... Read More
The Art of Placement: How to Hang Wall Art the Right Way
Reading Time: 5 minutes Who doesn’t like a beautiful wall covered in beautiful paintings? A well-placed artwork can instantly transform a wall and your home by injecting colour and... Read More
Decorating with Antique Decorative Arts: A Practical Guide
Reading Time: 5 minutes The art of decorating with antiques is an age-old practice. Even before antique decoration started trending on social media and in modern homes, ancient civilisations... Read More
The Enduring Allure of Antique Sapphire Jewellery
Reading Time: 5 minutes September’s birthstone, the sapphire, has been popular since the Middle Ages. Antique sapphire jewellery boasts a rich history, symbolising wisdom, royalty, divine favour, and protection... Read More
Where Function Meets Elegance: The Story Of the Sports Watch
Reading Time: 5 minutes Imagine this! It’s the late 1930s, edging into the 1940s, and watchmakers are starting to question an old assumption. Why should fine watches only belong... Read More
Timeless Treasures: A Preview of Giftex’s Decorative Arts Auction
Reading Time: 5 minutes There’s a moment just before the hammer falls when time seems to pause. Screens glow, catalogues are clutched, hearts beat a little faster. Someone is... Read More
A World Woven in Time: Preview of Giftex’s Upcoming Online Auction
Reading Time: 5 minutes Some objects don’t just fill space. They carry stories. A carpet worn smooth by generations, a shawl folded carefully and passed down, a weave so... Read More
Spotting the Real Thing: How to Identify Authentic Antiques
Reading Time: 5 minutes For antique collectors, there is nothing like the thrill of searching and discovering authentic antiques. From estate sales to auction houses, they are relentless in... Read More
A Beginner’s Guide To Antique Furniture Maintenance
Reading Time: 5 minutes Have you recently come into possession of some beautiful vintage Indian furniture? Or perhaps some other antique wooden furniture? Antique furniture, with its unparalleled charm... Read More